Karen Kane has joined Sony Music Group as Director, Artist Development/Marketing, it was announced by Sony Music Nashville Sr. VP Marketing Paul Barnabee. Kane will report to Barnabee in this role, providing leadership in the development and execution of strategic marketing campaigns for her assigned artists.

“Spanning label, management, and third-party sponsorships, Karen has built a rich and diverse background in the music industry, and I’m excited to welcome her as an amazing new addition to our marketing team,” says Barnabee.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to work with Gary [Overton] and Paul and the team at Sony,” adds Kane. “It’s a wonderful opportunity when you get to work with smart and talented colleagues as well as an amazing roster of artists.”

Kane most recently served as Director of Music Business for Murray State University, where she managed the Music Business degree program and taught courses in Music Marketing, Artist Development, Live Performance, and Copyright. Prior to that she was president of Kane Entertainment, a management and marketing company.